Amended Substitute House Bill 66 (AM. Sub. H.B. 66) contains provisions for increases in the amounts of certain LEAP bonuses earned by an eligible LEAP participant. As a result, the LEAP rule, 5101:1-23-50, is being amended to reflect the increased amounts of the affected bonuses.

This letter transmits changes with the proposed effective date of January 1, 2006. If there are any changes made to the rule contained in this CAMTL during the JCARR review period, the corrected rule will be sent out in the next CAMTL. This cover letter includes a summary statement of policy changes. Each statement references the clearance control number (CCN) assigned when the policy change was placed in the clearance process.

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5101:1-23-50 Ohio works first: the LEAP - learning, earning and parenting program.

Rule 5101:1-23-50 is being amended to provide the following increased LEAP bonus payments:

(1)The LEAP enrollment bonus is being increased from a one-time payment of $62 to $100;

(2)The LEAP grade completion bonus is being increased from $62 to $100; and

(3)The LEAP graduation bonus is being increased from a one-time payment of $200 to $500.

There are no changes being made to the attendance bonus.

Corresponding changes to reflect the increased bonus payments are also being made to LEAP forms JFS 06905 and 06906.

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